Quartz and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Quartz

Aquamarine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.65

2.66-2.80

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

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1.6 Cleavage

{0110} Indistinct

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Quartz and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Aquamarine physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Quartz and Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Quartz and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.